Rebeccas Mum Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi we finally escape the land ratrace in March this year. But hubby will miss his golf.. So the question is , do we bring his clubs on board as there are enough golf players that he can casually connect with for games or is that not the case. I am not a golfer so don't understand his worries but am more than happy if golf can work for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Skipton on the Leeds and Liverpool has a golf course close to the canal. Your starting point would be to seek out others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardang Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi we finally escape the land ratrace in March this year. But hubby will miss his golf.. So the question is , do we bring his clubs on board as there are enough golf players that he can casually connect with for games or is that not the case. I am not a golfer so don't understand his worries but am more than happy if golf can work for him Although I am not a golfer myself, I would say that around the system there are many golf courses which are close to and sometime straddle the canal so I am sure that it would be a good thing to take his clubs on board so that he can get a game from time to time. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebeccas Mum Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 So for further clarification we are out for seven months heading up the grand union, up the oxford and then onto the stroppie and back to the grand union for winter. I am a knitter so I know where to meet up with my fellow knitters but hubby is hoping to have a few friendly games with canal boaters along the way. As an aside am nearly bursting with excitement at being off so soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 If your boat has a table on Desmo legs, then without the table in place hubby can use the floor socket to practice his putting on rainy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay4424 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 golf course next (either side off, watch out for stray balls) to the Macc nr congleton too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Lots of golf courses along the cut, sometimes hidden behind trees. It's easy to tell they are there though because all the moored boats in the vicinity have wooden boards protecting their windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 There is a golf course on the North Oxford Canal,between Hillmorton and Clifton. There used to be on adjacent to the Coventry Canal between Alvecote and Amington, but it is closed now unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I notice lots of folk know where golf courses are, and we have not had a response from a golfer yet. I can't remember ever coming across a set of golf clubs on a boat Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Its not just a case of finding room for the clubs there are also : The 'Golfing Clothing' ( very different to #'boating clothing' Balls ( 100s, 'in stock' if you lose them regularly) The Golf Trolley Tees ( different size for different drivers, woods or irons) Score cards going right back to the 1st ever round Shoes ( how many pairs ?) Spare / alternative clubs "because the driver has stopped working". A lightweight 'carry' bag for a 'quick nine' A Tour bag for a full day out (when you need a tent, rations and a stove) New club head covers because the 'tigers head' is Soooooo Last year. And on & on & on ........................ You will have a very big boat to be able to 'live around' a golfer and his accoutrements. Edited January 8, 2016 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricco1 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I notice lots of folk know where golf courses are, and we have not had a response from a golfer yet. I can't remember ever coming across a set of golf clubs on a boat Richard Same here. Funny one that. Lots of people are into fishing, plenty of kniters, you see kayaks on top of boat, cycling etc. Some people even enjoy catching wild animals with snares. I know that golf is a very popular sport, probably millions play it, but I've not spoken to a single boater who had any interest in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troyboy Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Not on your planned route but Thorpewood golf course at Peterborough is alongside the River Nene near Orton Lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) There are only two previous threads on this: http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=34163&hl=golf http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=21687&hl=golf No golfing replies in those either. On the other hand, It does confirm there are three golfing boaters out there, if the posters from 2011 and 2008 are still boating Richard Edited January 8, 2016 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Same here. Funny one that. Lots of people are into fishing, plenty of kniters, you see kayaks on top of boat, cycling etc. Some people even enjoy catching wild animals with snares. I know that golf is a very popular sport, probably millions play it, but I've not spoken to a single boater who had any interest in it. The number of golfers in Great Britain who play on a full length course remains just under the 4 million mark. This figure is supplemented by recreational golfers who do not play at full length courses, pushing the total number of adults in Great Britain who play some form of golf to just over 4 million. This equates to a participation rate of approximately 8% of the adult population. The number of Core golfers (who play at least 12 times a year) is around exactly the same level as in 1998. A decrease of almost 400,000 Core golfers since the peak of 2004 is offset by a 340,000 increase in the number of golfers who play less frequently. Golf courses are closing all over the country, the cost of playing, the cost of equipment, the cost of memberships, and the length of time taken for a 'round' ( of about 5 hours) means that more and more golfers are becoming 'golf gypsies' and not belonging to any club, they are now playing far less frequently and often on a 'casual' basis at smaller, cheaper, 9-hole courses. The market is 'saturated' - there are for example 69 EGU affiliated (and a few more non-affiliated) golf courses in Lincolnshire. Youngsters are not coming into the game and the 'Seniors' are decreasing through 'natural causes'. Edited January 8, 2016 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) The number of golfers in Great Britain who play on a full length course remains just under the 4 million mark. This figure is supplemented by recreational golfers who do not play at full length courses, pushing the total number of adults in Great Britain who play some form of golf to just over 4 million. This equates to a participation rate of approximately 8% of the adult population. The number of Core golfers (who play at least 12 times a year) is around exactly the same level as in 1998. A decrease of almost 400,000 Core golfers since the peak of 2004 is offset by a 340,000 increase in the number of golfers who play less frequently. So we are looking for 8% of 30,000 boats having active golfers - 1200. But that's all boats, not cruising liveaboard boats which are a small percentage of that. Richard Edited January 8, 2016 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 If he misses having a walk carrying something with a handle, you can have him do it the locks at Tardebigge til he stops missing it. On the other hand, a set of clubs will be useful as moveable ballast to keep your boat in trim. Just don't let him steer whilst dressed as Ronnie Corbett in Rupert trousers. There's enough dodgy dressers on the cut already! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) So we are looking for 8% of 30,000 boats having active golfers - 1200. But that's all boats, not cruising liveaboard boats which are a small percentage of that. Richard No - way, way less than that. A 'core' golfer is unlikely to be a liveaboard boater ( unless he/she has a permanent mooring). A core golfer is one who has a 'Club Membership' and plays regularly at that club ( at least once per month) and has a handicap. Casual golfers are probably around 25% of the number of golfers ( but are increasing) so my guess would be that we would be looking at around 2% of the (alleged) 5000 liveaboards - maybe 100 golfers ? Edited January 8, 2016 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 No - way, way less than that. A 'core' golfer is unlikely to be a liveaboard boater ( unless he/she has a permanent mooring). A core golfer is one who has a 'Club Membership' and plays regularly at that club ( at least once per month) and has a handicap. Casual golfers are probably around 25% of the number of golfers ( but are increasing) so my guess would be that we would be looking at around 2% of the (alleged) 5000 liveaboards - maybe 100 golfers ? I'd go with that. I was planning on a tenth of 1200 which is much the same Quite honestly, golfing and boating don't really seem to be shared interests. Hubby may have to give up golf Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I'd go with that. I was planning on a tenth of 1200 which is much the same Quite honestly, golfing and boating don't really seem to be shared interests. Hubby may have to give up golf Richard Perhaps because both pastimes are so very time consuming and expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard10002 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Why can't he play alone when/if he can't find someone else to play with? When I played I had a regular partner and we played 9 holes once a week for several years. However, if he couldn't play, and no one was around, I played alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Why can't he play alone when/if he can't find someone else to play with? When I played I had a regular partner and we played 9 holes once a week for several years. However, if he couldn't play, and no one was around, I played alone. I suppose Golf is a bit like sex. You can do it on your own, you can do it with a partner, as a three-some, as a four-some or even as part of a larger group. But - as you get older it does help to have someone find your balls. Covers all eventualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Charlie Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I'm a boating golfer, or a golfing boater, but I don't mix the two mainly because of the amount of kit I'd need on the boat and also because my wife wouldn't appreciate me clearing off for several hours at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I suppose Golf is a bit like sex. I tried it once (golf) but didn't find that at all. Not that I was looking for a substitute at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I tried it once (golf) but didn't find that at all. Not that I was looking for a substitute at the time. You'd be surprised - many golfers give you details of every stroke whilst playing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Star Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I tried golf once, couldn't get on with it at all, the bats were too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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